Wow Your Family With
These 22 Christmas Dinner Menu Ideas
Mix up your Christmas dinner with a lamb dish
dish that everyone is sure to love.
Christmas is approaching once again, meaning there are many Christmas dinner ideas to choose. Unfortunately, many families subscribe to the cliché Christmas diet of roast turkey, beef, and pork meals. It’s time to get out of your comfort zone and try something new, but equally sumptuous! A perfect Christmas dinner entree is lamb- in the form of shank, loin, shoulder, rib, or ground meat.
Lamb combines well with an endless variety of ingredients to result in mouthwatering dishes. However, be wary of common mistakes that inexperienced chefs make such a skipping the brine, over-marinating, avoiding boned lamb, or underseasoning gamier cuts of meat.
Whichever way you choose to cook your lamb during the Christmas dinner this year, remember to consider the dietary restrictions of your guests. Be as bold as you dare, and don’t be afraid to try new flavors. Your family and friends will enjoy your creations so much that they become new Christmas traditions!
Rosemary-Grilled Lamb Loin Chops with Cranberry and Peppered Apple Relish
Chef Brooke Vosika of the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, adds two types of cranberries as well as apples to enhance double-cut lamb chops.
Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe with Root Vegetable Puree
A rich, dark stout adds an even deeper flavor to braised lamb shanks and the pureed winter root vegetables make this a perfect winter evening dish.
Red Wine Poached Rack of Lamb
Executive Chef Daniel J. Scannell, CMC, of the Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, created this inventive red wine and herb poached lamb recipe. Chef Scannell serves the lamb on a bed of pickled red onions with red wine foam along with spinach and cheese soufflé.
Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe With Maple Glaze and Cloves
This delicious Maple Clove Leg of American Lambis sure to satisfy everyone at dinner.
Bacon Wrapped Lamb Chops Recipe with Caramelized Caraway Onions
Adding a bit of salty bacon and sweet caramelized onions will make this lamb rib chop dish the hit of the party.
Trio of American Lamb with Lamb Rack, Liver, and Sweetbreads
Edward Leonard, Vice President/Corporate Chef at Le Cordon Bleu Schools in North America, created this flavorful, elegant dish that utilizes fresh herbs and fresh vegetables to highlight three types of American lamb meat. Ask your butcher to pre-order lamb liver and sweetbreads if necessary.
Festive Lamb Crown Roast with Oven Roasted Vegetables
An herb- and garlic-crusted crown roast is always a welcome sight on the dinner table, whether it’s a birthday or a holiday. A bowl of roasted vegetables is the perfect side dish. (Ask your butcher if you need to pre-order a crown roast.)
Guinness and Lamb Stew Recipe
The lamb in this lamb stew is seared and then braised in a flavorful Guinness-spiked broth until it almost falls apart.
Roast Leg of Lamb Recipe with Yukon Potato Soufflé and Onion Gravy
Recipe from Culinary Director, Barcelona Wine Bar Restaurant Group (Washington, D.C.)
Grilled Savory Boneless Leg of Lamb Recipe
Boneless leg of lamb may be the best meat for grilling because it cooks quickly but still develops a crunchy crust.
The Ultimate American Lamb Burger Recipe
Edward Leonard, Vice President/Corporate Chef at Le Cordon Bleu Schools in North America, created this lamb burger that adds flavor at every level, from bun to burger to condiment.
Herbed Lamb Loin with Roasted Tomato and Eggplant
Mediterranean flavors meld with roasted tomatoes and garlicky eggplant for an elegant main course.
Greek-style Braised Lamb Meatballs Recipe
Traditional Greek flavors allow the flavors, and the lamb, to shine through.
Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Barcelona Dill Marinade
Spanish flavors such as pimento and capers pair beautifully with leg of lamb.
Lamb Shanks with Garlic, Tomato, and Mint
This hearty dish serves a crowd so invite your family and friends over for a deeply satisfying meal. The recipe has a few elements so you can start the day before; it’s worth the time, we promise.
Chilly Winter’s Eve Lamb Shank Supper
What better way to spend an evening in then with a plate of these rich, braised lamb shanks?
American Lamb Lollipops with Two Sauces
Lamb loin “lollipops” are the perfect party food, and served with a fresh mint and tomato sauce and a prepared pesto sauce it’s easy to feed a crowd.
Caramelized American Lamb Roast with Apricot and Cranberry Stuffing
A delicious recipe for Caramelized American Lamb Roast with Apricot and Cranberry Stuffing. Prep time of 40 mins. Cook time of 1hr. Serves 8 to 10.
Broiled Provencal Shoulder Chops with Charred Scallions
This simple recipe can be completed in just 25 minutes!
Roasted Leg of American Lamb with Marinated Tomatoes and Herb Bread Crumbs
A stuffed lamb sirloin roast is an easy yet impressive dish for a family dinner.
Shoulder Chops with Chipotle Cherry Sauce
Add some spice to your Christmas dinner with this delicious lamb shoulder chop recipe.
